“Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it.” Susan B. Anthony
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A new report from the States of Change project looks at how generational change could affect future elections. The authors base their projections on the eligible electorate (people who are American citizens and age-eligible to vote — that is, 18 years of age), and they look at possible changes over the next four elections out to 2036. They note that the eligible voter population is aging. “Those 65 years old and older will make up a larger share of eligible voters” — going, they say, from 21 percent in 2016 and to 28 percent in 2036 while those ages 18 through 64 will shrink. The size of the senior share and their greater propensity than younger age groups to vote gives them disproportionate clout at the ballot box now. Via Twenty20
Hampton Seniors Club encourages everyone to vote on Election Day! There is accommodation to anyone that needs assistance voting.
Folks, we have some good news! The Hampton Seniors will be providing a meal this month. Our luncheon will be Wednesday November 10th at noon. There will be flank steak, potatoes and veggies as well as a vegetarian chowder and of course, dessert. Meals will be ready for pick-up at the Community Center, $5 for Hampton residents over 55years. Please RSVP by November 3rd to hamptonseniorclub@gmail.com or contact Lisa Grady at 860-428-9565.
The Hampton Seniors Club is extremely grateful for all the work and efforts of member Kathy Donahue for arranging to have Paul, the Walgreen pharmacist, back this year for another flu clinic. Also, a special thanks to Diane Gagnon, Jessica Samios and Peter Witkowski for all their help.
Andrea Kaye, Senior Vision’s Committee Member